An all-time favorite half day Tour. Britt Coffee Farm is located just a few kilometers north of the City of Heredia and only 30 minutes away from San Jose Downtown.

An unforgettable day of discovery. Experience both the richness of our biodiverse, tropical forests and the fascinating secrets of our most important agricultural product – coffee!. Spend the first half of the day with our coffee experts enjoying the Café Britt Classic Coffee Tour. You will follow coffee from its infancy to your cup and learn what distinguishes a gourmet coffee. In addition, you will begin to learn how Costa Rica’s unique climate and diverse landscape provide the perfect growing conditions for gourmet coffee beans. Midday, you will enjoy lunch featuring local ingredients at our own Don Prospero restaurant while listening to traditional music in tropical surroundings. Visit our coffee bar to order & enjoy the coffee beverage of your dreams and browse our factory store for coffee and souvenirs. For the afternoon, head to INBioparque (National Institute of Biodiversity) in Santo Domingo de Heredia to experience Costa Rica’s bio-diverse paradise. Guided by experts, discover the many ecosystems of Costa Rica: Central Valley forest, humid forest, dry forest and wetlands. Marvel at the colors of the flora and fauna, enjoy the butterfly garden and keep your eyes peeled for frogs, boas, turtles, iguanas, tarantulas, sloths and other native species! Departure is at either at 8:30am during the rainy season and at 2:00pm during the dry season only.

Without a doubt, this is Costa Rica’s premium rafting adventure. Pacuare offers paddlers 18 miles of Class III and Class IV rapids amidst some of the most gorgeous scenery possible.

You’ll experience untouched forests, impressive and densely vegetated gorges, a waterfall that pours directly into the river, calm stretches where you can safely take a plunge and an incredible succession of rapids that will keep your adrenaline flowing, such as: “Lower Huacas” “Upper Huacas” “Cimarron” “Dos Montañas” and many, many others. The forests along which the river flows host a great diversity of wildlife of all kinds, being birds and butterflies the most frequent to be seen.

Departure is scheduled to be at 6:20 a.m. and return is expected between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Both breakfast and lunch are included. Previous rafting experience is desired but not indispensable. Rafting companies will provide you with the required equipment: Helmets, life vests and paddles. Specialized river guides will provide their expertise so that you’ll be able to enjoy a one of a kind experience. If you like white water rafting and are visiting Costa Rica, you can’t leave without experiencing the mighty Pacuare River.

6:00 am Depart from San José accompanied by your bilingual naturalist guide. 6:10 am Driving first past coffee plantations, we'll head into the mountains of BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK, where steep slopes are covered with thick cloud forest and beautiful waterfalls can be seen from the road. 7:15 am Just after BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK, we stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast, fruit juice, coffee, eggs and the popular gallo "pinto". 7.45 am Following breakfast, we continue to a BANANA PLANTATION, where your guide will explain the process of growing and exporting that fruit. 10:00 am We later abandon our bus and embark on the most exciting part of this tour: the boat trip into the jungle of the TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK. Were we will learn about how nature works and to get a real feel of our tropical humid rainforest. Covering 29000 hectareas. TORTUGUERO IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT NESTING SITES OF CHELONIA MIDAS, the green sea turtle, whereas its forests and waterways are home for such endangered mammals such as sloths, monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis and manatees. There are also abundant birds, such as toucans, trogons, egrets, herons and aninghas, as well as crocodiles, turtles and countless colorfull butterflies, including blue morpho. 12:00pm Once in Tortuguero and after checking into the rooms lunch will be served. 3:00 pm At this time we will take you to the museum of Tortuguero and to the town of Tortuguero for a walking tour ($1 optional). 5:00 pm Back at the hotel, you will have time to relax before dinner, which will be served at 7.00 p.m. 7:00 pm dinner. 8:00 pm After dinner, your tour guide will explain the next optional activity, "the night tour&, which consists of a boat trip to Tortuguero National Park and then walk on the beach to observe the nesting of the Giant Green Sea Turtle (only from July to October). Day 2 7:30am Breakfast. 8:00am Accompanied by our guide, we will board our boat to the world famous Tortuguero National Park. As the boat slowly cruises through the canals, we will have chance to observe a great variety of animals such as monkeys, iguanas, Egrets, etc. 12.00 pm Lunch. Free afternoon to relax or have a walk around the hotel areas. 7:00 pm Dinner. 8:00 pm Turtle tour (from July to October only). $25 per person. Day 3 7:00am Breakfast. 8:00am Check out (bring your luggage with you). Your tour guide will take you by boat to one of the most enchanting sites in the region: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK, where you will explore the lagoons and hidden canals. There trees tower nearly 50 meters tall, covered with bromeliads, vines and orchids and an array of wildlife can be spotted in the foliage. 10.30 am. We will enjoy a walk to the rainforest. 12:00pm Lunch 1:30pm Departure to San José. 3:30pm Returning to the bus we head back to San José, making a rest stop along the way and arriving in the city around 6.30 p.m. WHAT TO BRING: Hat, light clothes and covered shoes. Rain gear, mosquito repellent, for the walk only. Do not forget your camera. NOT INCLUDED: Park entrance overnight $20, alcoholic beverages, optional tour $25 at night (from July to October) and tipping. For the better enjoyment of the tour, we will change itinerary in case of bad weather, road or river conditions. . For the better enjoyment of the tour we will change itinerary in case of bad weather, road or river conditions.

The Combo tour is an intense fun filled set of excursions where you will embark on three distinct adventures. To get to the different areas we will traverse the city of Alajuela, passing the Agriculture Monument, as well as the Monument to Juan Santamaria named after a folk hero and the famous Mango Park a favorite among visitors alike. As we ascend the terrain and near the Poás Volcano we will notice a change in temperature and vegetation; we will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful array of colors and textures. On the way to the volcano we will visit the Doka Coffee Estate for a delicious breakfast. Then we will be treated to a coffee tour in an actual coffee plantation where we will learn the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. The careful process involved in the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean will then be illustrated, very hands-on, and then we will savor the delectable end product. After the coffee tour we will continue to the Poás Volcano where we will not only admire the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, but also learn about the different ecosystems in this unique and protected national park. Following the visit to the volcano we will continue to the La Paz Water Fall Garden for a scrumptious lunch and tour. As we arrive to La Paz, we will walk through a trail, leading to a spectacular waterfall in the middle of the rainforest. Inside the park we will also visit the hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the bird house, the butterfly garden and the frog’s exhibit; to be enjoyed by those of all ages. So go ahead and call us to find out more about this exciting and unforgettable tour.

Located on Costa Rica’s North Caribbean Coast, this protected area (along with Corcovado National Park) constitute the wildest and most remote areas of our country, supporting a stunning variety of wildlife just waiting for you to discover it.

Located on Costa Rica’s North Caribbean Coast, this protected area (along with Corcovado National Park) constitute the wildest and most remote areas of our country, supporting a stunning variety of wildlife just waiting for you to discover it.

Tortuguero is a very intricate and vast network of waterways bordering our Caribbean Coast. It is like a Tropical Venice. This evergreen paradise owes its name to the fact that during more than three months every year, thousands of Green Sea-Turtles come to these coasts to lay their eggs in an attempt to perpetuate their specie. All sea-turtles are considered to be endangered, so this National Park was created as an effort to protect them from human abuse and exploitation.

Early departure from San Jose. Breakfast along the way. Stop at a banana plantation and processing plant (except Sundays). Continue navigating on a series of rivers and natural & man-made waterways as you approach Tortuguero National Park. After midday arrival to your selected Lodge for lunch. Late-afternoon visit to the village of Tortuguero and the Caribbean Conservation Center and Museum. Dinner at your Lodge. During the nesting season (July, August and September) possibility of taking the Turtle Observation Night Tour ($ 30.00 ) This is an optional local excursion and it’s not included in package price. Stop for lunch along the way. Arrival in San Jose is programmed to be between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.

Arenal Baldi Hot Spring Tour : The Arenal Volcano with Baldi Hot Springs tour is by far a favorite among travelers. This tour offers the auspicious site of the imposing Arenal Volcano and the soothing thermal waters of Baldi Hot Springs. Not to mention the lush vegetation and unforgettable views that make this place one to remember. The impressive Arenal Volcano is a magnificent natural wonder that is situated in La Fortuna (The Fortune) of San Carlos, Costa Rica, providing thousands and thousands of tourists with the opportunity to witness volcanic activity, such as the white plumes of smoke that emanate from the conical shaped behemoth. It is important to note that the volcano had previously been assumed to be dormant, until in 1968, when it experienced a major eruption. Enroute to the Arenal Volcano there will be a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans. In Sarchi, you may very well see an ox cart that holds the title as being the largest ox cart in the world. The cart is made of wood (cedar) and is decorated with stunning colors, such as a bright orange. The design is typical and intricate, indicative of traditional oxcarts. The ox cart is two stories high and took 70 days to complete. The oxcart is also deserves an honorable mention in the Guinness book of world records. The journey will then continue, traversing diverse plantations with agricultural products, including pineapple farms, and mango groves, ornamental plants and cattle ranches until arriving to the small town of La Fortuna, and stopping to enjoy lunch at a cozy restaurant with a spectacular view of the Arenal volcano. Then you will go on to relax at one of the best hot springs in the area where you will enjoy the rejuvenating effects of the thermal waters, as well as an optional massage or other special treatment that must be reserved ahead of time. The facilities at Baldi provided 25 separate mineral water reservoirs that flow naturally from the volcano. The medicinal waters are certified by L.N.A. (Laboratorio Nacional de Aguas), and the temperatures range from 93, 100, 102, 104, 109, 110, 113, 116, 152, providing clients with a wide range of options that fit their needs. And for a perfect ending, before going back to San José, a wonderful dinner will be served with a great view of the volcano so that you do not miss any opportunity to look at the stunning and classically shaped volcano one more time.

The Poás Volcano is located 37 kms away from San José and it is one of the world's largest geysers with an awesome crater over a 1.5 kilometer wide and 300 meters of depth. This volcano is located in a 9.884 acres rich in tropical vegetation and wildlife. This tour includes a hike through the trials and the Boto’s tropical lagoon. This lagoon was formed in an old crater surrounded by a strange vegetation of trees twisted by the wind and precipitation. This tour lasts 5 hours and leaves from the Hotel Don Carlos at 7:30 a.m.This tour takes you on a very comprehensive three hour plus ride, showing San Jose’s most important and significant buildings and points of interest.